A few questions

[cruisinmems]

I  have not cruised since covid hit so I need some help, please.😁   

I know you have boarding times/zones, but is there still priority boarding and how does it work now?

Are cabins till ready at boarding for priority passengers?

With drinks on us in the casino is that for you and your guest or only to the person who received the offer?

Anything else I need to be caught up on?

Thanks for any help you can provide😊

[groundloop]

The only "priority" boarding is for suite guests, they're the first group called to board.  After that it goes by boarding zone.... A01, A02, A03 etc. 

 

Platinum and Diamond get a two day head start on reserving check-in times, which will get them the earliest boarding zones if they so desire.

 

Cabins are not guaranteed to be ready until guests are cleared by the cruise director to go to their cabins, although as I understand it Platinum and Diamond can drop their carry-ons in their cabin but can't stay themselves.

 

The other thing that's changed is the muster drill - you simply go to your muster station with your boarding pass, watch a quick demonstration of how to put on a life vest and then be on your way.  No more standing around in formation in 90+ degree heat waiting for everyone to show up.

 

I can't answer as to drinks for the casino offers.

[mondello]

Suites have been boarding first. Although priority boarding was suspended since the restart, Platinum and Diamond do get a 2 day head start for online check-in, 16 days instead of 14 days prior to cruise. Therefore, they can still get an early check-in time and boarding group. Cabins are usually ready by 1:30, Plat/Diamond may drop bags (closet) if not impeding steward. Casino offer should clearly state if drinks are for one or both and if drinks are everywhere or just while playing in casino.

Assume you are aware of need to bring vaccination card and negative Covid test results.

[ninjacat123]

I'm bringing a mask anytime I am out of my room, just in case.  Better to be prepared, although I hope the areas requiring masks will be reduced.

You will have one room cleaning per day. You might be asked if you want morning or evening.

I've been on three cruises since restart and the white wine is still "skunky".  I would get a glass before purchasing the "Cruising the Vineyards" package.

Always good to print out all pre-cruise Carnival purchases so you have something to refer to.

Sea Day Brunch and possibly other eating options may need to be booked through your Hub App.  I forgot to do this a couple times.

Have a great cruise!!

[hurricane0226]

55 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

I'm bringing a mask anytime I am out of my room, just in case.  Better to be prepared, although I hope the areas requiring masks will be reduced.

You will have one room cleaning per day. You might be asked if you want morning or evening.

I've been on three cruises since restart and the white wine is still "skunky".  I would get a glass before purchasing the "Cruising the Vineyards" package.

Always good to print out all pre-cruise Carnival purchases so you have something to refer to.

Sea Day Brunch and possibly other eating options may need to be booked through your Hub App.  I forgot to do this a couple times.

Have a great cruise!!

All meals in the MDR have to be booked on the carnival hub app.

[BlerkOne]

1 hour ago, hurricane0226 said:

All meals in the MDR have to be booked on the carnival hub app.

Not for traditional dining times

[Guest BasicSailor]

In PC boarding zones, A01, A02, A03 boarding times were called within five minutes apart. It was a cluster muck in the making.

[hurricane0226]

1 hour ago, BlerkOne said:

Not for traditional dining times

excuse me sorry, anytime dining 

[cruisinmems]

Thanks everyone!

[RWolver672]

10 hours ago, cruisinmems said:

 

With drinks on us in the casino is that for you and your guest or only to the person who received the offer?

 

 

It depends on what was offered to you.  In some cases, it's just you.  In other cases, it's for you and a companion in your cabin.  The only way to find out for sure is to contact whomever you booked your cruise with to see which was offered.  I have read on here that if your offer was for you only and your spouse had the same offer, that it can be arranged through your booking agent that both of you get it.  

[Luke gs Daddy]

8 hours ago, hurricane0226 said:

All meals in the MDR have to be booked on the carnival hub app.

What if you have the old fashion flip phone?